Fire department conducts safety drills in local schools

The space agency announced plans to study the surface of Mars for signs of past lifeLocal businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital

The United Nations released a report on the effects of climate change on coastal communitiesA cyclist set a new national record for the fastest time in a 100-kilometer raceA library added new audio books and e-books to its collection for users to borrow online

Researchers found that eating fish high in omega-3 fatty acids can improve brain healthThe city announced plans to repave 55 miles of roads and repair potholes

A tech company launched a new smartphone with a better camera and longer battery life

A thunderstorm knocked down trees and power lines in several residential neighborhoodsThe railway service announced it would offer discounted fares for passengers who book in advance

A new TV drama became a social media sensation with millions of viewers tweeting about itA study revealed that eating a protein-rich breakfast keeps people full longer than a carb-heavy one

A city installed more public charging stations for electric vehicles in shopping center parking lotsAn airline partnered with a rental car company to offer bundled travel packages

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• ·A musician recorded a song with a local choir that was played on a regional radio station
• ·Scientists observed a significant increase in coral growth in protected ocean areas
• ·A bakery started making custom wedding cakes with hand-piped designs that gained social media attention
• ·A coffee shop donated $1 from each specialty drink sold to a local animal shelter
• ·A grocery store started offering organic produce boxes delivered weekly to customers’ homes
• ·A small business owner launched an online store selling handmade wooden home decor
• ·Farmers report record harvest of heirloom tomatoes due to ideal summer rainfall
• ·A flood in a small town damaged over 100 homes and forced residents to seek shelter
• ·A school started a debate club that won a regional competition
• ·Engineers create water filter that removes 99 percent of contaminants
• ·A sports team won a state championship
• ·A team of doctors developed a new treatment for lung cancer that improves survival rates by 50%
• ·A hospital successfully performed a groundbreaking surgery to transplant a 3D-printed organ into a patient.
• ·Researchers found that certain herbs can help lower blood sugar levels in people with diabetes
• ·A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year regardless of family income
• ·Book club selects Pulitzer Prize winning novel for monthly discussion